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VIP academic helps fellow refugees
A young Afghan refugee who was a leading academic in his homeland is now supporting newly arrived refugees in Melbourne’s south east. Muqtader Yousafzai arrived…
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Speed limit cut at Stud Rd blackspot
A slower speed limit is set to be belatedly introduced to a notorious ‘death-trap’ section of Stud Road, Dandenong North. The State Government will reduce…
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Paul sheds the past to live his ‘best life’
Not so long ago, Paul Boughton was living in a “garden shed”, clambering past his landlord’s lawn mowers stored in his so-called home. Such was…
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Cardinia welcomes storm support
Cardinia Shire Council will receive support from Emergency Recovery Victoria’s for clean-up efforts in storm-affected communities. If your home was damaged by the February storm…
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Lost deposit hope
Affected families by the collapse of Victorian builder Montego Homes now can register to claim their lost deposits back. The State Government is extending the…
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A drunken visit
Police were called to a three-vehicle collision in Officer which caused a path of destruction. A 4.5 tonne truck is alleged to have collided with…
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Volunteer award for Wellsprings
South East support service Wellsprings for Women’s groundbreaking volunteering project for migrant and refugee women has been crowned with a statewide award. The service was…
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Hill speaks out on Gaza aid
Bruce Labor MP Julian Hill was busting several “myths” as he strongly implored Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza last week. “The truth is…
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Anger at Vic justice system as truckie boss avoids jail
Victoria’s justice system has been criticised as favouring perpetrators over victims by the devastated families of four police killed on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway. While a…
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Construction begins for new Pakenham school
Work on Pakenham’s next primary school – scheduled to open in 2025 – has begun. The new school, with the interim-name Pakenham North West Primary…
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‘Seething’ SEMMA set to meet Treasurer
Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams has brokered a meeting between a “seething” manufacturers body and Treasurer Tim Pallas over land tax hikes. South East Melbourne Manufacturers…
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Emergent 2023, rising stars
Blending the art of designers, performers, filmmakers and actors, Bunjil Place will be hosting Emergent 2023: Graduate Showcase throughout the months of March and April…